Japaneses Cars
The top five vehicles on the new Car Servicing Index 2018, which was published by market research firm New World Wealth, are all Japanese-made. The top five "best" automobile brands to own in South Africa, according to the survey, are Toyota, Honda, Opel, Nissan, and Mazda, in no particular order, based on the affordability of long-term vehicle maintenance.
Recent Research
According to the study, Toyota is the most prevalent brand among vehicles on South African roads that are 25 years old or older.
In addition, there are still a lot of Cressidas, Conquests, as well as Corollas from the 1980s and 1970s on SA roads. According to the index report's conclusion, this shows that these cars are quite simple to maintain and affordable to fix. Additionally, it implies that they present very few issues over time.
In South Africa, about 501 000 new automobiles are sold each year, bringing in about R150 billion.
Immediate Action Taken
More than 30 car brands, including all of the well-known ones sold in South Africa, were taken into account for the research. The availability and cost of replacement parts for the vehicle, the service costs after the vehicle plan expired, and the dependability of the vehicle after the motor plan expired were among the criteria used.
The frequency of significant engine and transmission issues that a vehicle encounters over time received particular attention. The feasibility of large repairs at dealerships, as well as their cost, were examined in the study. Finally, it considered how affordable insurance rates were in relation to the cost of the car.
